APRIL 12TH, 2026
A PURITAN CATECHISM
46. What is forbidden in the second commandment?
The second commandment forbids the worshipping of God by images, or any other way not appointed in his Word.
47. Which is the third commandment?
The third commandment is, "You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain, for Yahweh will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain."
48. What is required in the third commandment?
The third commandment requires the holy and reverent use of God's names, titles, attributes, ordinances, Word, and works.
49. What is forbidden in the third commandment?
The third commandment forbids all profaning and abusing of anything whereby God makes himself known.
50. Which is the fourth commandment?
The fourth commandment is, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of Yahweh your God; in it you shall not do any work, you or your son or your daughter, your male or your female slave or your cattle or your sojourner who is within your gates. For in six days Yahweh made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day; therefore Yahweh blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy."
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
To God be the glory, great things He hath done
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin
And opened the lifegate that all may go in
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord
Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord
Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus, the Son,
And give Him the glory, great things He hath done!
O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood
To ev’ry believer the promise of God
The vilest offender who truly believes
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives
Great things He hath taught us, great things He Hath done
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our vict’ry, when Jesus we see
O LORD, I WILL EXALT YOU
(PSALM 30B)
O LORD, I will exalt You, For You have lifted me;
My foes You kept from boasting, Denied them victory.
O LORD, my God, I pleaded That You might heal and save;
LORD, You from death have ransomed, And kept me from the grave.
Sing praises, O you godly, Who to the LORD belong.
And to His name most holy Show gratitude in song.
His anger lasts a moment, His grace through life goes on;
Though through the night tears linger, Great joy comes with the dawn.
When prosp'rous, I once boasted, “Unmoved I shall remain.”
But You, LORD, by Your favor My mountain's strength maintain;
For when Your face was hidden, I then became dismayed.
O LORD, to You I cried out, And to the Lord I prayed:
“O where is the advantage If my blood should be shed?
Will dust declare You faithful, Can praise come from the dead?
O LORD, to me be gracious, And hear me as I've prayed.
To You, O LORD, I cry out O be my help, my aid.”
You turned my grief to dancing, From sackcloth set me free;
You wrapped me up in gladness. I shall not silent be.
Indeed, my soul, my glory, Will praise You and adore;
O LORD, my God, I'll thank You, Both now and evermore.
HE WILL SAVE THE NEEDY
(PSALM 72E)
He will save the needy when they call,
Save the poor, and those who have no help.
He has pity on the poor and weak,
And He saves the lives of those in need.
From oppression - and from ev'ry viol-ence -
O He redeems their life and buys them back!
And how precious - precious is their life-blood -
O how their life is precious in His sight!
May he live, and gold from Sheba's realm
Then be given as a gift to him.
May the people always pray for him,
May they bless his name throughout the day.
In all regions - and upon the hilltops -
O may there be abundant crops of grain!
Being fruitful - Lebanon with cedars -
O may the city thrive like grassy fields!
May his name endure forevermore;
May it grow as under shining sun.
And may people then be blessed in him,
And may all the nations call him blessed.
May the LORD God - who alone does wonders -
O may the God of Israel, be blessed!
Blessed be His name - glorious forever -
O may His glory fill the earth! Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING
John 13
APOSTLES' CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
His only-begotten Son, our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hades.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits
at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From there He shall come to judge
the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.
O GREAT GOD
O great God of highest heav'n
Occupy my lowly heart
Own it all and reign supreme
Conquer ev'ry rebel pow'r
Let no vice or sin remain
That resists Your holy war
You have loved and purchased me
Make me Yours forever more
I was blinded by my sin
Had no ears to hear Your voice
Did not know Your love within
Had no taste for heaven's joys
Then Your Spirit gave me life
Opened up Your word to me
Through the gospel of Your Son
Gave me endless hope and peace
Help me now to live a life
That's dependent on Your grace
Keep my heart and guard my soul
From the evils that I face
You are worthy to be praised
With my ev'ry thought and deed
O great God of highest heav'n
Glorify Your Name through me
(repeat)
HOW MAJESTIC IS YOUR NAME
(PSALM 8)
When I look at Your heavens
The moon and stars You set in motion
Oh God I sing all glory and honor
What is man that You are mindful
The son of man that You would care for Him
We sing all glory and honor
Oh Lord our Lord oh how awesome are Your ways
How majestic is Your name in all the earth
Oh Lord our Lord may we see Your kingdom come
Father may Your will be done in all the earth
All the earth You gave dominion to Your children
And You crowned them oh God
With glory and honor
So we'll sing of Your name
Live our lives for Your greatness oh God
And Your glory and honor
The earth is full of the glory of God
Come make much of the name above all names
Creation cries out and every knee bows
Jesus we crown You oh Lord our Lord
NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD
What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Oh! Precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow
No other fount I know
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
For my pardon this I see
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
For my cleansing, this my plea
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Nothing can for sin atone
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Naught of good that I have done
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
This is all my hope and peace
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
This is all my righteousness
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
SERMON
Luke 20:19-26
HE WILL KEEP YOU
(PSALM 121)
I lift my eyes and see,
I need not be afraid,
All my help comes from the Lord,
Who the earth and sky has made.
Your foot will not be moved,
the sun, it will not strike.
For your Keeper does not sleep,
nor does slumber close His eyes.
He will keep you from all evils,
behind you and before,
He will sustain you through this journey,
from now and evermore.
His Israel, He protects!
And evil He restrains!
When you go and come again,
At your right hand He's your shade!
Refrain
The Lord will never sleep,
my steps He has ordained.
For the One Who holds the night
is the Sovereign of my days.
Refrain x2
UPCOMING EVENTS
Garner/Haddock Homegroups – April 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Jones Homegroup – April 19th at 6:00 p.m.
Psalm Sing - April 26th at 1:00 p.m.